3rd Annual Snow Thread for the Mountains

[franklin NCwx]

lol just patiently waiting the return of winter Joe!

yeah same here. My free time has been devoted to sports and my wife has been in Denver for the past week so it's been really hectic. No quiting until mid April.

[Met1985]

yeah same here. My free time has been devoted to sports and my wife has been in Denver for the past week so it's been really hectic. No quiting until mid April.

Yep I feel the same. Iv Been busy in meetings and just enjoying the warmer weather with my two sons. It has been nice.

[WNC_Fort]

What happened to all the rain we were supposed to get this week? Been more of passing nusiance than anything

[SnoJoe]

What happened to all the rain we were supposed to get this week? Been more of passing nusiance than anything

 

 

I agree, I've only picked up only .38 since Monday.

[MikeGold]

I agree, I've only picked up only .38 since Monday.

2+ inches have fallen on the Plott Balsams this week with more than 1/2 inch overnight

[Met1985]

Pretty chilly this morning. We have a heavy frost with current temp of 25 degrees.

[franklin NCwx]

Pretty chilly this morning. We have a heavy frost with current temp of 25 degrees.

yeah same here down to 27.

[Met1985]

yeah same here down to 27.

lol yeah just commented in the lawn thread about the cold temps. Just wait until next week.

[WxBlue]

Might go up on Blue Ridge to find auroras tonight... if reports are rolling in on this side of state.

[AirNelson39]

Might go up on Blue Ridge to find auroras tonight... if reports are rolling in on this side of state.

I went and watched for about an hour on the parkway but didn't see anything :/

[Hvward]

Didn't have my good camera but caught these beautiful mammatus clouds as they drifted over Mt. Pisgah this morning. Wish I would of had the Dslr. Anyone see the sunrise this morning? The past 3 sunrises and sunsets have been absolutely amazing with the various mares tail and strata cloud forms! Just another reason to love living here.

[Met1985]

Very cool Ward. Looks like the upcoming rest of the month is going to feature ups and downs and may a slight chance for some snow.

[WxBlue]

I went and watched for about an hour on the parkway but didn't see anything :/

 

I decided to not go since kp value wasn't good enough for me to risk my life driving up Blue Ridge Parkway by myself. Had a close call once in the past and was not willing to go up there again at night unless there's something epic going on.

 

Didn't have my good camera but caught these beautiful mammatus clouds as they drifted over Mt. Pisgah this morning. Wish I would of had the Dslr. Anyone see the sunrise this morning? The past 3 sunrises and sunsets have been absolutely amazing with the various mares tail and strata cloud forms! Just another reason to love living here.

 

 

Sunrise this morning was AMAZING when I woke up. Sadly I was too sleepy to take pictures quickly, but I'm with you on sunrises/sunsets last three days! Wish I had time away from my stupid midterms to take pictures with DSLR

[Hvward]

Thanks guys, and yeah I think we see another shot at flakes. I am going to Disney though next Friday so I will miss out on any late March fun if it happens. Not complaining though haha.

[Met1985]

Euro and gfs says winter makes a big comeback next weekend. We will see.

[LithiaWx]

Euro and gfs says winter makes a big comeback next weekend. We will see.

More like winter's last gasp.

[Met1985]

More like winter's last gasp.

yeah maybe. I believe we could have as many as at least 3 more pretty severe cold snaps. As for snow it's all up in the air.

[LithiaWx]

yeah maybe. I believe we could have as many as at least 3 more pretty severe cold snaps. As for snow it's all up in the air.

Severe is too subjective. Yes it will get cold again but winter is on the way out. Spring is creeping up from the south.

[PisgahNCWeather]

Agreed Met. Teens looking very likely next weekend.  Hoping we can get by April without another late hard freeze.  Don't want a repeat of last years late April at 20 again. Definitely would not be surprised to see the flakes again.  Would actually fit with the early 4 inches on Halloween.  

[Met1985]

Agreed Met. Teens looking very likely next weekend. Hoping we can get by April without another late hard freeze. Don't want a repeat of last years late April at 20 again. Definitely would not be surprised to see the flakes again. Would actually fit with the early 4 inches on Halloween.

Yeah the cold shot look impressive with a couple of snow chances according to the gfs. I could see highs back down in the 30s abs lows in the teens. Yeah have to watch out for dogwood and black berry winters. They always get you.

[Met1985]

So far I like our snow chances for this weekend and much colder air on the way.

[Cheeznado]

I will be in Asheville this weekend but really do not want this cold shot- attending an outdoor beer festival Saturday- was actually hoping for some warm weather. Oh well.

[MikeGold]

So far I like our snow chances for this weekend and much colder air on the way.

 

I will be on the mountain top tomorrow afternoon through the weekend for a change.  Will take some pics if the snow showers develop as expected. Might get a heavy dusting. Looks like it will only be 16 degrees up there during the day Saturday..yikes!

[Met1985]

I will be on the mountain top tomorrow afternoon through the weekend for a change. Will take some pics if the snow showers develop as expected. Might get a heavy dusting. Looks like it will only be 16 degrees up there during the day Saturday..yikes!

Yeah the cold looks impressive for this time of the year. Enjoy Mike. Hope all is well in Michigan.

[WxBlue]

I was hoping to go to Roan Mountain for couple of pictures this weekend, but oh well...

 

Maybe I can get a nice valley fog shots when it's this cold? I feel like I have a bad luck trying to get that kind of picture.

[Met1985]

The nws has increased pops for tomorrow through Saturday for rain and snow. Temps are going to be a shock to the system as well. High for Saturday looks like about 32 degrees with a low of 16 now for Sunday morning.

[SnoJoe]

The nws has increased pops for tomorrow through Saturday for rain and snow. Temps are going to be a shock to the system as well. High for Saturday looks like about 32 degrees with a low of 16 now for Sunday morning

 

Maybe 2 to 3 in the Smokies and 1-2 for the rest of the border counties                                                                                      

 

 

............A PERIOD OF DECENT NW FLOW SNOW SHOULD OCCUR

FRIDAY NIGHT. IN REGARD TO SNOW ACCUMS...THE LATEST MODEL CONSENSUS

OF QPF HAS TICKED UPWARD SOMEWHAT SO THAT ADVISORY TYPE SNOWFALL MAY

OCCUR IN THE SMOKIES. SNOW ACCUMULATIONS WILL BE ON THE ORDER OF 2-3

INCHES IN SMOKIES WITH GENERALLY 1-2 INCHES ELSEWHERE IN THE TN

BORDER COUNTIES.

[Met1985]

Temp down to 35 degrees and I can smell snow in the air!

[MikeGold]

28..breezy fog..icy with a couple of snow pellets coming down on top of mtn..not too bad.

[Moonhowl]

I can feel the April sun coming with zero leaves on the shade trees.